He had what is called a TIA, a mini-stroke that goes away. It's a warning sign that a permanent stroke is on its way if something isn't done. With the treatments we have now, that can be all but prevented if he sticks with them, and eliminates the risk factors he has control of.

Spin wrote:He had what is called a TIA, a mini-stroke that goes away. It's a warning sign that a permanent stroke is on its way if something isn't done. With the treatments we have now, that can be all but prevented if he sticks with them, and eliminates the risk factors he has control of.

So, as long as no one utters the names "Brandon Phillips" or "Milton Bradley" or says anything disparaging about Casey Blake, he'll be fine?